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Dated:Mamit the 9th of October,2026: As informed by the Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram, a press meeting in connection with Post Special Intensive Revision (SIR) –Phase III was held on 01.10.2026 at 03:00 PM. The following are the important updates and activities concerning the post-SIR phase in Mamit District:

1. Post-SIR Appeals and Hearing Activities:A total of 225 appeals (Hachhek – 2; Dampa – 134; and Mamit– 89) have been received against the Final Electoral Roll published under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 2026, in respect of Form-6 applications and the deletion of ineligible electors in Mamit District.Hearings have been conducted through both online and offline modes. The disposal of appeals is currently in progress, and appellate orders will be issued upon finalisation of decisions on all appeals by the District Magistrate, Mamit District.

1. Enrolment Drive and Electoral Awareness Activities: The following enrolment and awareness activities have been undertaken so far:

i) Awareness videos and digital content have been circulated to encourage electors to verify their names and particulars in the Electoral Roll and participate in the claims and objections process.

ii) Seven (7) helpdesks have been established across Mamit District to assist citizens with electoral roll-related matters.

iii) Continuous enrolment drives have been conducted at the ERO, AERO and BLO (Polling Station) levels to facilitate the enrolment of left-out and young/first-time eligible electors through the continuous updation process.

1. Special Enrolment Drive as per ECI Instructions: In pursuance of the Election Commission of India's letter No.23/2025-ERS (Vol.-II) dated 29.09.2026, a special enrolment drive shall be undertaken by the Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officers and Electoral Registration Officers for the enrolment of left-out and young/first- time eligible electors under the process of continuous updation of the Electoral Roll, following the completion of SIR.

Telephone No : 0389-2565220 Fax : 0389-2565414 email:deomamit1@gmail.com

Mobile No : 9612868036 Pin : 796441 website: deomamit.mizoram.gov.in. The drive will focus on identifying eligible citizens who have not yet been enrolled and facilitating their registration in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

1. Facilitation of Electors through Home Visits and Document Collection: As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, in cases involving unmapped electors and logical discrepancies where notices have been issued, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) shall visit the residences of the concerned electors for the collection of necessary documents and upload the same on ECINet for consideration and decision by the ERO/AEROs. Such electors shall not ordinarily be required to attend hearings at the ERO/AERO offices. Hearings may be conducted in exceptional

circumstances, as decided by the ERO/AERO, preferably through online mode using available and convenient communication channels. Where

necessary, an elector may authorise any adult member of the family to attend the hearing on their behalf.

1. Special Help desks and Camps for Vulnerable Sections: Adequate helpdesks and special camps shall be organised, as per requirement, to facilitate electors residing in night shelters, labourers, economically weaker sections, homeless persons and other persons requiring assistance in electoral roll-related matters. These arrangements are intended to ensure that eligible citizens are provided convenient access to enrolment facilities and other electoral services.

2. Continuous Updation and Compliance with Prescribed Forms: The enrolment of eligible citizens shall continue through the continuous updation process, with particular attention to left-out and young/first-time electors. Further, the Declaration Form attached to Form-6 shall be used only during the SIR phase. During the non-SIR period, the forms applicable under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, shall be used in accordance with the instructions of the Election Commission of India. All concerned EROs, AEROs and BLOs shall take necessary action to ensure compliance with the above instructions and facilitate the enrolment of eligible electors in Mamit District.

Press Note - Post SIR, 2026.pdf